And how USA forces have "crushed the enemy in the field" (or at least "put the Taliban on the defensive") in "this fight for freedom in Afghanistan", where Bagram Airfield is "a beacon of freedom". "There are casualties to the police, but we lost contact with them and we have no idea about their condition, including the police chief of the district".

The attack triggered a deadly skirmish between fighters from the militant movement and security forces.

The U.S. military's latest estimates from December show the Afghan government controls or has influence over 56 percent of districts, with insurgents controlling or contesting the rest.

Newman explodes as No. 9 Kansas defeats Oklahoma State
Makol Mawien led the Wildcats with a total of 16 points and helped contain the Horned Frogs under 70 points for the entire game. Theo Pinson, who dropped the ball out of bounds with 11 seconds left, made two free throws with 3.2 seconds left to seal it.

The 2018 NIT Bracket Has Been Released
But the Pirates fell short of the championship by losing 71-63 to North Carolina Central Saturday afternoon. Since the NIT went to a 32-team format with four brackets in 2007, the MEAC has been a No. 7 or 8 seed.

Big showdown as farmer's march to gherao the Vidhan Bhavan
Swaminathan Commission recommendations (which ensures fair remuneration), waiver of power bills and transfer of forest lands. The ABKS was part of the steering committee of farmers' outfits that started unprecedented strikes previous year .

Trump campaigs in Pennsylvania congressional race
Keith Rothfus (R-PA) in a much less conservative district than the gerrymandered one he's now trying to win. "DACA, they're here. Republican congressional candidate Rick Saccone speaks during a campaign event on February 2, 2018, in Bethel Park, Pa.

Nun at centre of Katy Perry legal battle dies in court
Sister Catherine Rose served the Church with dedication and love for many years and today we remember her life with gratitude. United States media declared that a nun involved in a property case with singer Katy Perry has died amid court hearing.

Chad could be removed from the U.S. travel ban list
Nigeria is Africa's biggest oil producer whose security forces are battling Boko Haram Islamist militants in the northeast. And in the months since, the US has repeatedly praised Chad's efforts to improve its compliance with USA requirements.

Vikings Reach Out To QB Drew Brees
Strief thanked the organization for taking a chance on him, adding that he was humbled to play alongside quarterback Drew Brees. According to Tom Pelissero of The NFL Network , the Minnesota Vikings have already placed a call to the 39-year-old.